Risks and Warnings for CellCept (mycophenolate)

CellCept (mycophenolate) can harm an unborn baby during pregnancy. Don't use CellCept (mycophenolate) while pregnant. Talk to your doctor about other medications if you're pregnant or thinking about becoming pregnant.

This is a black box warning. The FDA requires this warning when there is a significant risk of serious or life-threatening effects that anyone taking the drug should consider.

Means that some groups have a high risk of experiencing this side effect

CellCept (mycophenolate) can raise your risk of serious or life-threatening bacterial, fungal, and viral infections. In some cases, infections can reactivate from an inactive virus in your body, like tuberculosis (TB) or hepatitis B virus (HBV). If you develop symptoms of fever, chills, muscle aches, or you notice dark urine, appetite/weight loss, vomiting, or skin rash, tell your doctor and get medical care right away.